Hebrews 2:1-18

The author of Hebrews continues his discussion of the superiority of Jesus.

Pertaining to angels, verse two refers to the teaching that angels, as God's messengers, brought the law to Moses. (See Galatians 3:19). In keeping with this teaching, some said Jesus was just God's messenger who brought the new covenant of salvation. However, the author warns us to pay attention, don't let yourself be swayed by false teaching.

Jesus, who is in authority over everything created, was made lower than the angels. He was made a man. What's the author saying here? It goes back to sin. The wages of sin is death- eternal separation from God. Under the Old Testament, people offered animals as sin offerings. The animal died in their place, erasing their sin & allowing them to enter into a relationship with God. Through this process, sacrifices were offered often since man sins often. However, Jesus Christ was made lower than an angel - a man - so He could be equal to us in our humanity. He suffered temptation, so He was able to understand our suffering. He died on the cross as our sin offering - wiping away our sin for good. His resurrection defeated death & the devil. It freed us from eternal death. What was repeated over & over in the old covenant, was completed once and for all in Jesus Christ. Jesus did this for us - His brothers and sisters in humanity. The gravity of His sacrifice is overwhelming. It expresses a love so deep it's hard to fathom. Given what He did for you, for me - why would we compare Him to anything or anyone else?